A payday loan is a short-term, high-interest loan, generally for $500 or less, that’s designed to bridge the gap between paychecks. The quick cash infusion is nice, but when you apply for a payday loan, you may wind up getting more than you bargained for.

We’ve been reviewing personal loans for seven years, and for our most recent update we looked at 15 of the most popular online lenders. We looked at traditional lenders and peer-to-peer lenders, which have become popular in recent years because they can give you access to loans without going through traditional banks.